Options for EditingThere are four options when it comes to editing a body of work. It’s best to use all of them. You can’t rely on online editing apps…Feb 18, 2021Feb 18, 2021
Anticipated Poetry Reads of 2021I’m here again to compile the upcoming poetry book releases of 2021.Feb 4, 2021Feb 4, 2021
Secret to Poetry TitlesSometimes the title is obvious. You’ll find the perfect phrase within the poem. Other times it’s a bit hard. Here’s my secret to titling…Nov 13, 2020Nov 13, 2020
How to Price and Distribute Your BookIs Amazon publishing worth it? Amazon KDP is the most well known book distributor among indie authors. It’s easy and free. Amazon’s sole…Nov 5, 2020Nov 5, 2020
Top 8 Poetry Editing TipsThe number one most important poetry tip is to read your poetry aloud. What do you notice? Listen for the pauses, unnecessary words and…Oct 7, 2020Oct 7, 2020
OnWriting PerspectivesIn part one I talked about controlling the narrative. Writing from a human’s perspective you didn’t experience can be problematic. There…Sep 15, 2020Sep 15, 2020
Controlling the NarrativeI’ve noticed people reading poems from male ‘she’ poets. It’s frustrating. Its tiring. Men plagiarizing women’s work. Men mistranslating…Aug 18, 2020Aug 18, 2020
Her Durian Sneak PeekHer Durian is about Islaih’s travels to Malaysia and her memories with family. These poems will make your mouth water with the different…Jul 21, 2020Jul 21, 2020